{"id":58788,"date":"2019-06-25T09:05:47","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T14:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/?p=58788"},"modified":"2025-12-09T21:51:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T04:51:32","slug":"summer-picnic-outfits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thebudgetfashionista.com\/fashion-trends\/summer-picnic-outfits\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer fun in style: What to wear to a picnic"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n

Ah, summer. That means slippin\u2019 into sandals, driving with the windows down and, of course, enjoying the tradition of a great summer picnic. But before you start making your famous macaroni salad, think first about what you\u2019re going to whip up wardrobe-wise<\/em>. The perfect picnic outfit is stylish<\/a>, carefree, fashionable and picture-friendly. Here are some ideas to help you ace your picnic look.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

And if you’re not a “dos and don’ts” type of gal, jump to the bottom of the article for our no-fail picnic outfit formula.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to create the perfect picnic outfit \u2014 dos and Don’ts<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do be practical<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

OK, so \u201cpractical\u201d just doesn\u2019t really scream, \u201cfun times.\u201d But trust us, any kind of fun can come to a grinding halt when you realize your skirt is a wee bit too short for Frisbee tossing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Vera Moda Striped Top, $31, ASOS<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Keep in mind the kind of picnic you\u2019ll be heading to (environment, activities, duration, company) and rock your stylish self accordingly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Sanctuary Peace Crop Chino Pants, $29.63, Bloomingdale\u2019s\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/g>\r\n \r\n \r\n \r\n <\/clipPath>\r\n <\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don\u2019t diss the dress<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Are light activities like horseshoes or badminton on your agenda? For active fashionistas, we can\u2019t say enough about summer picnic classics like capris, shorts or jeans paired with tanks or basic tees.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But, just because there\u2019ll be some movement doesn\u2019t mean we\u2019re about to ditch the dress by any means. There are plenty of dresses that let you bend and stretch (think subtle moves, not hardcore volleyball saves and knee-bruising dives), while still flaunting your summer chic.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Ichi Drop Waist Tank Dress, $21, ASOS<\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Knee-length or longer dresses are ideal. We like a sunny yellow dropped waist dress or a patterned faux wrap. And for more conservative fashionistas<\/a> \u2014 try a simple, light-colored maxi dress.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do wear layers<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We love layering. Layering allow us to mix \u2018n match different patterns and fabrics in one shot, and a layered outfit is also picnic-perfect. Try a sheer pink tunic over a white tank for a feminine look that also helps nix sun\u2019s rays (hey, sheer is better than nothing). In the daytime hours, your skin will feel that summer breeze. And in the early evening hours, your layered picnic outfit keeps the chills at bay.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do wear a hat<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Women’s Floppy Hat, $12.99, Target<\/use><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There\u2019s something about summer picnics that just begs for hats \u2014 floppy hats in particular. We\u2019re all about sipping some lemonade from underneath beautiful straw brims. Wearing them is a fun, flirty and sophisticated statement that also keeps the sun out of your eyes (and lots of eyes on picnic-pretty you).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Plus, macaroni salad eaters everywhere will thank you. You\u2019ll see what we mean in the next picnic suggestion.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Do put your hair back or up<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Paper plate? Check.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Macaroni salad? Yup.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Hair in the macaroni? Nasty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

We know, we know. Sometimes things just happen. But avoid embarrassing and gross macaroni \u201cextras\u201d by keeping your hair back in a pretty, trendy way.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Try a high pony tied with a silk scarf, rock a side braid or cover it all with a bold scarf. For serious hair control, you might even consider one of those translucent, goes-with-anything plastic dog cones. Kidding! The point is, do the best you can to keep the food \u2014 and your hair<\/a> \u2014 looking pretty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Don’t Wear Flip Flops <\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Summer picnics are the perfect time to wear awesome sandals and show off your pedi to the masses. But for a moment, let\u2019s put to-die-for toenail colors aside and consider what\u2019s stylish and sensible.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flops are great for low-key poolside barbecues. Not so much for backyard volleyball. Unless:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n